Exactly a year ago today I was told I would never play softball again, but look at me now. Over this past year, I have learned the true meaning of hard work, perseverance, and beat so many odds. I am so grateful for
#teamelena
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@TM_Bell2025
@MVASoftball
@CFWGTheWolfsDen
Today marks 9 months. Iβve put in a lot of work both mentally and physically to prepare to return to playing. I have so much love in my heart for the people who were apart of βteam elenaβ and for those who continue to help me improve daily. First game in over a year next week!π€
After 4 painful years of knee issues, I am finally on the road to recovery. Thank you to everyone who has supported me these past few years. I canβt wait to be back out on the field! The 9 month countdown starts nowβ¦
The last two nights I have been able to play in my first two games back in a year. New school, new position, and new mindset. Still not at 100% but going to keep working to get stronger everyday!
With high school season starting today, I wish all my girls the best of luck! Iβm working hard to be back out there with yβall! 1 month post surgery and I officially did my first βsquatβ! Canβt wait!
Great team win against a solid opponent. 3-1 on the season and looking forward to hosting our tournament this weekend. Definitely fun to get back in the βswingβ of things!
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@TM_Bell2025
Today marks a huge day in my recovery process. I began jumping, running, and started the first day of my interval throwing program. Working harder than ever to be cleared for fall ball.
#TrustTheProcess
I was finally able to run more than one base at a time, another milestone. I even dove head first in to home tonight to score a run. Yesβ¦my parents held their breath, but my knee held up. More work to do including my first weightlifting competition in 21 months. Team won big!
What a great year! Honored to be elected junior class president, arts and athletics leadership committee, distinguished scholar, and the schools broadcasting student of the year. On the athletics side, I received the female overcomer award and MVP for weightlifting.
What a fun way to end the weightlifting season! I exceeded my expectations and set new prs in bench and clean and jerk. Top 17th in the state as a sophomore isnβt too shabby!! Congrats to everyone else who competed.
@TM_Bell2025
@MVASoftball
Anouther great experience at Yale! Loved learning about what Yale has to offer both athletic and academic wise. Iβm super excited to include all the new drills I learned into my training! Canβt wait to be back soon!
@BlueDogsSBCamps
@CoachLauraRicc
@Coach_Debrosse
@lange115
REALLY PROUD OF THIS TEAM! We had a major comeback to get the win and be crowned the MAIST champions! I even earned a spot on the all tournament team!!!
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@TM_Bell2025
First travel tournament in 14 months. There are some things to work on but, man did it feel great to be out there with my girls. I really did miss playing. Now itβs time to get ready for high school ball. Letβs go!!!
USA 16u NATIONAL CHAMPS!!! So proud of all these girls and the way we battled together all week! Everyone contributed and we made the dream come true!
#together
@WildfirePaulson
Another milestone!!! First time hitting without a tee and did some light jogging today. Live pitching in a couple weeks and hopefully cleared by labor day! πͺ
Another step in my comeback. Last night was the first time facing live pitching in 10 months. Thank you to Coach Dean for taking the time to help me get better. Two more weeks until Iβm hopefully cleared. π€
Softball has brought so much joy to me and now itβs my turn to lead and inspire the next generation. I had so much fun helping out at the MVA camp and canβt wait to watch these future eagles soar!ππ¦ π
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@FloGoldSoftball
It was a fun weekend playing lots of games to get ready for the Power 50! Helped the team by hitting for the weekend cycle and was able to do one of my favorite things on the fieldβ¦gunning a runner out at the plate.
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@MVASoftball
Cleared to ramp up game activity for high school fall ball and slowly working my way back into travel games. I canβt wait to play for
@MontverdeSports
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@TM_Bell2025
I had so much fun and learned so many new things today at the D1Vision camp! I canβt wait to showcase new skills at Atlanta Legacy! Thank you so much to all the coachβs who came out!
#together
@WildfirePaulson
Fall high school ball ended with a blast. What a fun feeling to round the bases again! Now itβs time to play in my first travel ball game in more than a year.
Although it was difficult to not be able to join my friends on the softball field this season, they all made me so proud! FA softball went the farthest in program history and I got to watch some of my friends from another school win their 3rd straight state title.
What a great first week of highschool softball! Ended it by going to watch the Yale vs. USF game. Such a fun way to prepare for another week of Montverde softball!
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@TM_Bell2025
Such a bittersweet moment finding out your tournament got cancelled along with it being our 24βs last games. However, we still made the most of our dwindling time together and played our hearts out!
@FloGoldSoftball
15 week update! Iβve downgraded to a smaller brace and am continuing to make progress. Sadly, I still have awhile to go before I am able to begin running and throwing.
#buildthequad
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Had such a great time with my FL Gold teammates in Newberry at the backwards K tournament. Canβt wait for the PGF Battle on the Diamond tournament next! ππ
@FloGoldSoftball
What a fun tournament in Scenic City! We came in third in the Super Pool bracket. I led my team with an OBP of .615 and batted .500. I also hit another home run! I canβt wait for Atlanta!
#together
@WildfirePaulson
Tonight I received my first MVA varsity letter. Very proud to represent the gold and purple. I also earned weightlifting team MVP. Now itβs time to go win our first regional π₯ game tomorrow night. π¦
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@TM_Bell2025
Really proud of what we accomplished as a team. These individual school records highlight all of the hard work each of us on the team have put in since the first day of school. Time to keep working.
#statechamps
#breakingrecords
Such a fun way to end the fall season! We finished 2nd in the Super Pool A in Scenic City! I had so much fun and am so proud of the way my team competed!
@WildfirePaulson
What an amazing to way to kickoff the summer! Our team was able to win the Memorial Day Salute 16u bracket. I was able to start the weekend off strong with a home run. Canβt wait for the rest of summer!
#together
@WildfirePaulson
What an amazing weekend! We scored 67 runs and only let up 4, while also going 7-0. I love this team and i canβt wait to see what else we can do!
#together
@WildfirePaulson
So grateful for the opportunity to share my story with others! I know this journey wonβt be easy but Iβm willing to give it my all in order to play again.
@faathletic
So proud of this team and the way we competed! This past weekend I helped by leading my team with a .500 batting average and a .625 on base percentage. Thank you to all the coaches that came out!
@WildfirePaulson
The lady lions came out with the W 10-0, winning our schools first district game since 2015. I contributed offensively and defensively to help our team move onto the district championship.
#together
@WildfirePaulson
@faathletic
We had our end of the year varsity sports banquet last night and I was fortunate enough to win the Biggest, Fastest, and Strongest female athlete, Most Valuable Weightlifter, and Scholar athlete. I canβt wait for summer season to start with Wildfire!
#Together
@WildfirePaulson
So incredibly honored to have been selected for orange observer athlete of the week! Thank you for this opportunity!ππ
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@FloGoldSoftball
Last tournament of the year...Alliance Fall Championships in Clearwater π starting tomorrow at 11am πβοΈThese π can't wait to get to work and punch their π for the summer! Let's go MustangsβΌοΈπ₯
Iβm excited to announce my commitment to further my academic and softball career at Queens University!!
Thank you to my family, coaches, and friends that have supported me on this journey! π¦π
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